In 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural Fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse. By the 1930s, faced with fairs that struggled each year for survival, voters approved pari-mutuel racetrack betting to help fund the state's agricultural fairs. In 1936, the 22nd … [Read more...] about Del Mar Fairgrounds – The Beer Gardens
La Jolla Rough Water Drink Regulations – Albert Conforms
The Official Mac Meda Rough Drink started in 1969 but was officially dubbed Rough Drink in 1970 when t-shirts were made -- and for about 8 years it grew until lifeguards, police and the Coast Guard, banned boats from being X miles from the La Jolla Rough Water swim. Well, drinking also had a major role. The first Drink, two boats collided and sunk. The famous picture (we are … [Read more...] about La Jolla Rough Water Drink Regulations – Albert Conforms
Mac Meda Mexico Convention – Kegs, Drunks and Federales
Sometime in late 1966 another Mac Meda Convention, had to happen ... and it had to be the best one to date ... but where could you go without the hassle of the cops? "Well, there is this funky and small bar and restaurant called Concheria at Lecerito or Cerito beach," someone mentioned. "Lecerito, Cerito Beach ... where the hell is that?" Oh about 20-30 miles south … [Read more...] about Mac Meda Mexico Convention – Kegs, Drunks and Federales
La Jolla’s El Sombrero Bar
So we have the Red Mountain Inn, Sip n Surf and Maynard, but if there was any bar in La Jolla, San Diego or in the US for that matter, that should have closed the day they opened, it would have been the El Sombrero. The main thing about El Sombrero, it amazed everyone that they were in business as long as they were, at first, one would think, it was going to be the fastest … [Read more...] about La Jolla’s El Sombrero Bar
Conventions – Keg Party – Drunken Beer Orgies and Wild Women
A Los Angeles Times reporter once wrote, “ ... drunken beer orgies and wild women” when referring to a Mac Meda Convention. No doubt, Mac Meda perfected the keg party, if not invented it. And the greatest technical advancement to the keg party was the invention of the plastic trash can. Lightweight, somewhat strong, could hold a keg perfect and most important; it provided … [Read more...] about Conventions – Keg Party – Drunken Beer Orgies and Wild Women
La Jolla’s Bird Rock Sip n Surf or Hungry Horse Bar
When Maynard Heatherly was asked, "What he thought of the Sip n Surf?" all he could do was shake his head. Fact remains, he hated the joint, even though he was friends with the owner, Burt Alderson. "Its not the competition," he said, God knows he already had a ton of customers, he hated the place adding, "If you can't find a place at the bar, or even be able to rest your … [Read more...] about La Jolla’s Bird Rock Sip n Surf or Hungry Horse Bar
Tijuana – The Long Bar – Heaven For the Underaged
During the roaring twenties, Tijuana became non-stop action. Americans flooded the tiny border town during probation to gamble and drink. By the 50s and 60s its reputation was known all over for it strip joints, floor shows and cheap bars and beer. It became folklore of wide reputations and spawned many wild stories of bars like Sans Souci, Redd Fox (the place where the … [Read more...] about Tijuana – The Long Bar – Heaven For the Underaged
Eric Burdon and the Animals – “When I Was Young” Back At La Jolla’s WindanSea and Sea Lane
Over a year ago, Sue Olney had some old time photos of WindanSea and Sea Lane. Well, Kip "Pinky" Ives made a video out of it, and launched it on youtube. The video took off and within a couple of months it was receiving 1000s of views and hit the #1 spot under youtubes search of "La Jolla." It became a RF to other La Jolla elite/snobbish videos like the cultured stuff of La … [Read more...] about Eric Burdon and the Animals – “When I Was Young” Back At La Jolla’s WindanSea and Sea Lane
